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DP17 PKA

2017 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,436 mi
Last recorded101,436 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP17 PKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 101,436 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 101,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and gator damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2025 88,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 88,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tiny hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 78,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts have worn to @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 70,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim is slightly dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides have worn to @3mm but are wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 62,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides @ 3mm in center off tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 54,191 miles

offside sill damaged central of vehicle

Fail 24 Jun 2021 54,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside sill damaged central of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2020 45,189 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 45,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020

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How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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DP17 PKA is a 2017 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DP17 PKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DP17 PKA registered?

DP17 PKA is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2017.

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